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Danny Granger & The "Trailpacers"

Re: Danny Granger & The "Trailpacers"

It's true that Danny is a religious man, and I'm sure his parents are probably concerned about who he's spending his time with. But, Danny is a big boy now, and the final decision will be his own. Certainly, the parents play a large role in any decision their son makes, but Danny has said he likes playing with JO and Jamaal.

Only time will tell. We've got other things to worry about right now, IMO.

Re: Danny Granger & The "Trailpacers"

I'm sure that this will come across to many of you as "paranoid" or farfetched...

... Come contract time, assuming we still haven't managed to shed that "Trailpacers" label, who is to say Danny won't bolt? If we're offering the same amount of money as some other team without that image, what makes you think Danny's close friends and family wouldn't suggest a more harmonious, stable, and moral environment?

Ouch. Let's don't assume "we still haven't managed to shed the 'Trailpacers' label" by 2008, when Granger's contract expires. That is awful to contemplate. Granger wanting to leave is a possibility. But so is a general collapse of support for the team so extensive that the franchise would move to another city. The consequences can't be foreknown, but it is safe to say there is nothing good ahead if we keep going down this road.

And I won't be here to see the dayIt all dries up and blows awayI'd hang around just to seeBut they never had much use for meIn Levelland. (James McMurtry)

Re: Danny Granger & The "Trailpacers"

He seems to have a lot more on the ball and to be more focused and responsible that others who are older.
I don't think this is a factor. There might be some concern with his family at the moment, but there's a lot to happen in the future than can resolve this if there is.

Re: Danny Granger & The "Trailpacers"

I told the purple suit story along with Shade, Abel, and pacerfan46 as we sat outside of Conseco at midnight (yes, really). He was leaving for the night with a long, down to his naval almost gold chain with a big medallion with a "G" or "DG" (I forget which) on it, and he was wearing a purple blazer. It was quickly christened a pimp suit. The only thing missing was a purple hat with a black feather in it.

Re: Danny Granger & The "Trailpacers"

I had a friend in high school who was a JW...she was straight edge....then she went to college and became a party girl, she now follows the religion, but it's naive or anything....I assume Danny has smartened up to the real world..

Re: Danny Granger & The "Trailpacers"

I really don't think Danny cares about what his parents approve of or disapprove of. He's a grown man and he can do what he wishes to do. Doubt what's happening now will have any effect on whether or not he decides on a contract extension..considering TPTB probably wont even deal with it til next year.

Re: Danny Granger & The "Trailpacers"

I, like most folks, don't know Danny personally. My impression of him though
is that he is mentally tough, very intelligent, and has his head screwed
on straight. Not the type to get drawn into trouble by his peers.

If I were his parents, I would have nothing to worry about, and would be
very proud having a son like him.